Pre–Arrival Information

PASSPORT
AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

Individuals
entering the U.S. are generally required to present a passport and valid visa
issued by a U.S. Consular Official, unless they are a citizen of a country
eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, or are a lawful permanent resident of the
U.S. or a citizen of Canada. For specific documentation, we recommend that you
contact your country’s travel agency website for specific requirements.

Driving Directions: Take
Interstate 595 west to Interstate 95 south. Exit onto SR 836 west. Exit onto
LeJeune Road south and continue for four miles. Turn left onto Aragon Avenue.
The hotel will be on the right. Approximately
45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

CONFERENCE
DRESS CODE

Client
Panel Presentation: Smart Business

Evening
dinners: Smart casual

Saturday
Business Meeting: Smart casual

CURRENCY
EXCHANGE

The
Miami International Airport has foreign currency exchange booths at four
locations on the 2nd level throughout the terminal.

The
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has foreign currency exchange
booths in the Business Service Center on the ticket counter level in Terminal 2
and in the Baggage Claim area in Terminal 4.

TIPPING

Tipping
is a courtesy to hotel, bar, restaurants and services such as taxis. The common
rate varies between 15 to 20% of the bill. When dining in larger groups, please
be aware that many restaurants automatically include gratuity in the bill.

TAX
RATE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

The
current local sales tax rate in Miami-Dade County is 7%. This tax is automatically
included in the purchase of goods and services.

WEATHER
IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Temperatures
can vary in South Florida during January and February. Average High: 75° F / 24°
C, Average Low: 61° F / 16° C

TIME
ZONE

Coral
Gables is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

ELECTRICITY

Electric power is standardized in all states across the U.S. It is set at 110 Volts and 60 cycles. Standard electric plugs have two flat blades. If you bring any electrical appliance to the U.S. you may need an adaptor to change the voltage from 110 volts to 220 volts.